Models sparkle during Palm Aire's fashion show in Sarasota

The event showcased a series of colorful outfits for scholarships.

By Ian Swaby
| 5:00 p.m. February 3, 2023

East County
Neighbors

Raising money for scholarships never looked so good.

The Palm Aire Women's Club hosted its 2023 Fashion Show and Luncheon on Feb. 3 at Palm Aire Country Club.

“It was awesome,” said Kay Kwenski, a member of the club who tried her hand at modeling. “Everyone worked together as a team and we had an excellent fundraising event. Lots of life, lots of energy, lots of sparkles.”

Also walking the runway was club member Katherine Pike.

“It was fantastic," Pike said. "Amazing.”

As with previous years, the goal of the show was to raise scholarship funds for students who are headed to the State College of Florida and Manatee Technical College.

Fashion show Co-Chair Michelle Crabtree said the club's is to give back to the community through scholarships and charity.

“It touched my heart, and that’s why I joined,” she said.

Clothing items were provided by Dillards, makeup was provided by Lancôme, and hairstyling and makeup was provided by Lynne Oullette from The Confidence Factory salon.

Palm Aire's Katherine Pike showcases a classy outfit, and a smile.

Palm Aire's Sally Reed interacts with the crowd as she walks the runway during Palm Aire's annual fashion show.

Palm Aire's Peg Beck walks the runway with all eyes upon her.

SCF Presidential Jazz Combo members Jayden Titus and Isaac Ceciliano perform at the fashion show.

Palm Aire's Pattie Meades is the center of attention.

Palm Aire's Kay Kwenski looks to be right at home on the runway during the club's annual fashion show.

Palm Aire's Pattie Meades rocks the runway with an abstract design.

Palm Aire's Peg Beck brings a touch of gold to the event.

Sarasota's Brenda Belsito, model Debbi Fredericks, and Palm Aire's Ellen Marsey discuss Fredericks' attire.

Models icluded Katherine Pike, Kay Kwenski, Debbi Fredericks, Chiara Roveggia, Sally Reed, Be-Be Hanson, Peg Beck, Pattie Meades.

Palm Aire's Katherine Pike's outfit includes knee-high boots.

Be-Be Hanson begins her walk down the runway with a basic, but stylish, outfit.

Palm Aire's Debbi Fredericks shows off not only an outfit, but a handbag.

Viarua Centeno receives a raffle gift from fashion show co-chair Michelle Crabtree.

Event committee member Beverly Sullivan and Palm Aire Women's Club President Peg McKinley helped organize an event that raises scholarship funds.

Palm Aire's Chiara Roveggia shows off an elegant dress during her trip down the runway.

Palm Aire's Kay Kwenski sparkles as she takes her turn on the runway.

Lakewood Ranch's Honora McEvily and Palm Aire's Martha Sackett chat during the show.

Palm Aire's Chiara Roveggia strikes a pose on the runway.

Palm Aire's Debbi Fredericks shows off a golfing outfit during the annual fashion show.

Palm Aire Women's Club President Peg McKinley and Fashion Show Co-chair Michelle Crabtree helped organize the event.

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Ian Swaby

Ian Swaby is the Sarasota neighbors writer for the Observer. Ian is a Florida State University graduate of Editing, Writing, and Media and previously worked in the publishing industry in the Cayman Islands.